Overview & Reviews

For 2003, power sliding doors are an option for both the LX and ES trim levels. A towing package and a cargo organizer are two other new options. Also, an alarm and engine immobilizer are now part of a security package, and a cassette player is available on the ES trim level. The LX trim now rides on 16-inch wheels. Inside, floor and cargo mats are now standard on both trim levels, while outside, you'll see a new exhaust tip.

• Compact and maneuverable, confident handling manners, roll-down windows in the sliding doors.

• Limited maximum cargo capacity, lacks some features found in the other minivans.

User Reviews:

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  I love this minivan - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By sonict - November 19 - 10:00 am

  I am very satisfied with this minivan. Its so much fun to drive. I actually prefer driving this minivan over my 2001 Maxima. A lot has been said about its underpowered Ford V6, but I have found it to be very capable and smooth. To be fair, the Duratec has been tweaked by Mazda engineers. And this minivan is made in Japan. Fit and finish is excellent.

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  Nice Van but Known PROBLEM - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By D.A.G. - November 1 - 2:00 am

  A wonderful van. Very roomy and sporty. However, the known problem about these MPVs (now I know...) is a HARD SHIFT. Check www.edmunds.com in the Car Discussion section - youll see. Mazda hasnt acknowledged the problem yet, which is very frustrating. Other than shifting issue, the van is great...but that is a BIG issue.

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  Not Trust Worthy - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By Ernesto - September 21 - 10:40 am

  Purchased this vehicle brand new. After a cross country drive vehicle started showing electrical problems. All started around 08/2004 and it wasnt until 12/2004 and a lemon law lawsuit that they decided to replace literally all the electrical components. Now it works but I dont trust the vehicle. Also noisy front suspension. Will recommend putting your name on the waiting list for other minivans on the market.

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  SWEET - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By PINMAN - September 6 - 2:00 am

  NOT THE BIGGEST MINIVAN OUT THERE, BUT THE PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING ARE EXCELLENT. THE HIDE AWAY THIRD SEAT CREATES A NICE CARGO AREA. MY WIFE SWORE UP AND DOWN SHE WOULD NEVER BUY A MINIVAN, NOW SHE ABSOLUTELY LOVES THIS VEHICLE !!! WE SPRUNG FOR SOME OF THE EXTRAS, POWER DOORS, IN DASH CD CHANGER, WHICH PUSHED THE PRICE A LITTLE HIGH (THE WIFE HAD TO HAVE LEATHER...) BUT THE BASE MODEL IS AN EXCELLENT VALUE VEHICLE.

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  MAZDA MPV - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By t walsh - August 31 - 2:00 am

  Comfortable on long trips. Good seating position reduces fatigue. The automatic side sliding door make putting an infant in the car much easier. Good handling. Good looks for a minivan. The interior is simple with good fit and finish. I drove a 1889 MPV to 210,000 mile with few problems. It was a rare 5 speed, manual transmission. I got 170,000 mile out of the original clutch. I hope the new one will repeat this reliability.

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  Love my minivan - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By Jilene - August 2 - 2:00 am

  This has been a great trouble free vehicle.

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  loved this van - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By jd - July 17 - 5:20 pm

  We bought our MPV used with 50000 miles on it. We have not had any major problems other than a sensor on the gear shift went bad and the auto sliding doors quit working, cost 500 to fix. It was really nice on long trips and had plenty of power. In the winters we lost 4 mls per gallon and the check engine lite would come on, then in spring all would be fine. We had planned on keeping it for a long time till a kid ran a stop sign and hit the back fender of the van at 60 mph. We spun around a few times and hit a telephone pole. The van was a loss but my 6 yr old and i walked away with a few bumps. I hate to see it go and now my wife wants a volvo.....

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  2003 MPV LX - Bought New - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By Tommy C. - July 16 - 5:03 am

  My MPV was bought new and now has 143K miles on it. It has had all the issues that others stated here. Check Engine light is a regular happening! Catalytic Converter issue that I will ignore until the end! Replaced the two common coils in front - water issue/design - stupid! Leaking rear AC antifreeze tubes - under warranty at 130K - thanks Mazda! Tubes were rusted gone! transmission issues - reprogrammed in 2004 and seems to be ok since. Rust around rear wheel wells AND bottom seals of front doors! Happened at 35K miles in beginning! Worst design - no power lock button on pass.side door! No dimmer over-ride to switch on inside lights after 10 Minutes! Ugh! AC is weak! Heater is weak.

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  very good! - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By animato - July 14 - 10:00 am

  Much more fun to drive than my 98 caravan, still fits the 2 kids and dog just fine. horizontal sliding mid-seats a clever idea. es model w/ gfx pkg gets a lot of looks, which i am not used to in a mini- van. i think ill keep this one for a while.

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  Easy Choice - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By zoomervan - July 13 - 2:00 am

  I spent 3 months evaluating my next car purchase. I considered the KIA Sedona and Sorento, Honda CRV and Odessy, and more. KIA was eliminated for their horrible gas mileage (who needs that in this day and age?), Honda for their sub-par warranties and their inflated prices, and Toyota for lack of space. After test driving the Tribute and the MPV, the only choice left was - which one?The MPV was so much more fun to drive than the Tribute. (Maybe my husband will trade in his Tahoe?) I just cant wait to take it on a long trip! I opted for an after market moonroof and in-the-headrest DVD system for the kids. Still kept the price below 22K!!